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- Can you transplant conifers? You have to pay attention to that
- Transplanting requires careful preparation
- Transplant conifer - how it works
- What to do if the needles turn yellow / brown?
- Tips
Very small conifers can be transplanted easily
Can you transplant conifers? You have to pay attention to that
Surely you know the saying "You do not transplant an old tree". There's something to it - old, big trees are actually harder to implement than young ones. But even if such a project is not without risk, it is better than an alternative precipitation.
Transplanting requires careful preparation
Especially mature conifers, which are more than three to five years old at their location, require careful preparation before being transposed.Already in August of the previous year, a trench about 50 centimeters deep must be dug around the tree, whereby the radius should be at least 30 centimeters - and even more, the older and bigger the tree is. Then fill the trench with ripe compost or loose, good garden soil. This measure cuts down the roots and ensures that a more compact root ball develops until the following year. This in turn facilitates the implementation and then the growth of the tree.
Transplant conifer - how it works
One year later, possibly in August or September, you can transplant the tree for good. Proceed as follows:
What to do if the needles turn yellow / brown?
If the needles turn yellow or brown after transplanting, then there is most likely an imbalance between the reduced root mass and the above-ground parts of the plant. These can no longer be sufficiently supplied with fewer roots. Pruning can help, but is not advisable on every conifer.
Tips
Thorough watering is extremely important in the weeks after transplanting so that the roots get enough moisture. You can not even pick up the water yourself from the ground.